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September 10, 2025Open Access

(GIFTS) Designing for Daily Life: Open-Ended 3D Modeling in First Year Engineering

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AMAshley MontRutgers, The State University of New Jersey PBPhilip R. BrownRutgers, The State University of New Jersey KBKatie BarillasRutgers, The State University of New Jersey

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An open-ended project improved design thinking and technical writing in first-year engineering students, highlighting key benefits of creative learning.

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Students gained foundational skills in design thinking and 3D modeling, fostering confidence and creativity.
The project required students to produce functional objects, meeting their own defined constraints, enhancing engagement.
The open-ended approach promoted active learning, challenging students to navigate ambiguity in the engineering design process.
Assessment criteria included functionality, adherence to constraints, quality of technical writing, and visualization.

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Mont et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1bb7054b1d3bfb60ed90e https://doi.org/10.18260/1-2--55236

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An open-ended project improved design thinking and technical writing in first-year engineering students, highlighting key benefits of creative learning.

(GIFTS) Designing for Daily Life: Open-Ended 3D Modeling in First Year Engineering

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